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Hoboken, New Jersey

Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, Hoboken was established in 1849. Frank Sinatra was born at 415 Monroe Street in 1915. Elysian Fields may be where the first organized baseball game was played (1846).
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Founded 1849 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Hudson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hoboken, New Jersey

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1849Founded: Hoboken was founded in Hudson County.
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1870Baseball: Elysian Fields — possible birthplace of baseball.
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1915Frank Sinatra: Sinatra born in Hoboken.
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2010Modern Era: Hoboken continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1849 Culture
Founded
1870 Sports
Baseball
1915 Culture
Frank Sinatra
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Frank Sinatra was born at 415 Monroe Street in 1915.
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Elysian Fields may be where the first organized baseball game was played (1846).
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Carlo's Bakery from 'Cake Boss' is in Hoboken.
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Hoboken is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
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Hoboken was founded in 1849.

Famous People from Hoboken, New Jersey

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Frank Sinatra
Actor, Singer · Born Dec 12, 1915 · Died May 14, 1998 (age 82)
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Alfred Kinsey
Writer, Physician · Born Jun 23, 1894 · Died Aug 25, 1956 (age 62)
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Dorothea Lange
Photographer, Artist · Born May 26, 1895 · Died Oct 11, 1965 (age 70)
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Alfred Stieglitz
Photographer, Exhibition Curator · Born Jan 1, 1864 · Died Jul 13, 1946 (age 82)
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Michael Chang
Tennis Player, Tennis Coach · Born Feb 22, 1972 · Age 54
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